The clinical questions patients ask before, during, and after hormone therapy at THE WELLNESS CO. Each answer is medically reviewed by Dawn Philp, FNP-BC and reflects how we actually practice — biomarker-driven, individually calibrated, longitudinally monitored.
This FAQ covers general hormone therapy. See also the cluster-specific FAQs for BHRT and (forthcoming) TRT.
Sleep, mood, and energy: weeks 2-4. Libido and body composition: weeks 6-12. Re-test at 8-12 weeks to confirm and adjust.
Read the full answer →Safety depends on monitoring discipline, not just the molecule. The clinical picture of what makes hormone therapy safe — or risky — in practice.
Read the full answer →BHRT uses molecules identical to what your body produces. Traditional HRT uses synthetic analogs. The difference shows up in side-effect profile, metabolic impact, and clearance.
Read the full answer →Baseline, 8-12 week follow-up, then every 6 months for stable patients. Hematocrit and estradiol more frequently for injectable testosterone.
Read the full answer →Yes. Some patients optimize for a defined period and taper off; others continue indefinitely. The decision is biomarker- and context-driven.
Read the full answer →Sleep declining, energy and motivation flat, recovery slowing, mood/libido/memory changes, body composition shifts despite consistent effort. Labs determine whether hormonal decline is the driver.
Read the full answer →Upload existing bloodwork. Our clinical team reads it through the CLARITY framework — free.
Get Your Free Lab Review →One consultation. Your biomarkers map the protocol.
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